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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Crispmuncher (talk | contribs) at 06:27, 6 September 2012 (→‎This is not Unix: typos). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

'Cannot'

It is incorrect to state software of any sort can guarantee files stored on magnetic media 'cannot' be recovered. Forensic equipment has a definite advantage. What can be stated with accuracy is that 'thorough' shredding such as 'Gutmann' shredding is 'the next best thing' to incineration - and the basic practical day-to-day solution. But no more.

This is not Unix

It is not POSIX, it is not SUS, not SVID, not XPG, it is a proprietary GNU extension (yes, the terms proprietary and GNU are valid in the same sentence). There are some sources given, albeit not altogether independent ones, but this should surely be moved from the current title that is suggestive of a standard utility. Crispmuncher (talk) 05:32, 6 September 2012 (UTC).[reply]

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